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How Greenlight Power Drives the Evolution of Data Centers for the AI Age

October 14, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption is accelerating globally, and the Philippines is quickly catching up. As businesses integrate AI into their operations, the demand for dependable, high-performing data centers continues to rise. However, traditional data centers — originally designed for standard computing workloads — are now under increasing pressure to adapt to AI’s energy-intensive and heat-generating demands.

In this fast-evolving landscape, the need for stable, efficient, and well-engineered electrical infrastructure has never been more critical. This is where Greenlight Power supports the transformation — ensuring data center power systems remain reliable and future-ready.

AI and the Rising Power Demands in the Philippines

The Philippines is positioning itself as a growing hub for digital and AI-enabled services. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through its National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0, [1] aims to establish the country as an “AI Center for Excellence” in Southeast Asia by promoting innovation and strengthening data infrastructure.

Recent developments show the momentum of this transformation:

  • PLDT’s VITRO Sta. Rosa, the country’s largest and first AI-ready hyperscale data center, is set to serve global cloud providers and enterprises. [2]

  • Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is expanding its AI-ready, energy-efficient data centers across Luzon, ensuring facilities can handle high-performance computing workloads. [3]

However, according to IMARC Group’s 2024 Philippine Data Center Construction Market Report, the country still faces challenges such as unstable power supply, high electricity costs, and limited infrastructure in provincial areas. These factors directly affect uptime, performance, and operational costs — especially in data centers supporting AI systems. [4]

The Pressure on Traditional Data Centers

Data centers rely heavily on Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems to ensure continuous operation, especially during power interruptions or fluctuations. These systems provide stable and reliable backup power, protecting sensitive equipment and critical data from unexpected outages. Recently, Greenlight Power supported a data center project by installing and integrating high-capacity UPS units—enhancing the facility’s power reliability and minimizing downtime risks during transitions or grid failures.

Installation of a Battery System and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) at a Data Center in Subic

The country’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Republic Act No. 11285) further emphasizes the importance of energy-efficient infrastructure. For data centers, this means integrating sustainable electrical solutions that not only ensure operational continuity but also align with national energy regulations and environmental goals. [5]

How Greenlight Power Supports the Shift

With over two decades of experience in electrical works and panelboard fabrication, Greenlight Power plays a key role in supporting data infrastructure upgrades required by AI-driven facilities. Greenlight Power ensures that electrical systems are designed and installed to meet the growing power needs of modern data centers — emphasizing safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Greenlight Power’s long-standing expertise allows it to work closely with facility managers, engineers, and builders to ensure that every connection and control system adheres to the Philippine Electrical Code and industry best practices. Through precise engineering and attention to detail, Greenlight Power contributes to creating environments capable of supporting AI-driven operations while maintaining stability and compliance.

The installation of Data Racks, Busways, Cable Baskets, and Fiber Tunneling at a Data Center in Subic
Supply and Installation of Cable Tray System and Power Panels for Rectifier in Makati City

Powering the Next Era of Data and AI

As AI continues to evolve, the electrical backbone of the Philippines’ digital infrastructure must evolve with it. The reliability of data centers now depends not only on technology but also on the strength of the power systems that sustain them.

Through its experience and commitment to electrical excellence, Greenlight Power, a trusted provider of electrical works and panelboard fabrication, stands as a reliable partner for data centers and infrastructure developers. Greenlight Power enables safe, efficient, and resilient power systems — helping facilities stay ready for the fast-moving demands of the AI era.

References:

  1. (2024). National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 (PDF). Retrieved from: dict.gov.ph
  2. (2024). PLDT launches Sta. Rosa data center. Retrieved from: datacenterdynamics.com
  3. (2024). PLDT launches Sta. Rosa data center, finalizes 12th site in Cavite. Retrieved from: bworldonline.com
  4. IMARC Group. (2024). Philippines Data Center Construction Market Report. Retrieved from:imarcgroup.com
  5. Republic of the Philippines. (2019). Republic Act No. 11285 – Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (Official Gazette). Retrieved from: officialgazette.gov.ph